Kayak Test
Chilco by Seaward Kayaks

Hydrostatics
Paddler Wt.
150
200
150
200
Cargo Wt. *
none
none
100lbs
100lbs
Waterline Lgth.
16' 3.2"
16' 5.2"
16' 7.4"
16' 9.2"
Waterline beam
20.3"
20.9"
21.4"
21.7"
Draft
4.0"
4.6"
5.2"
5.7"
Prismatic Coefficient
0.52
0.52
0.52
0.52
Block coefficient
0.36
0.37
0.38
0.39
Wetted surface in sq. ft.
19.16
21.02
22.82
24.45
Lbs./inch immersion
82.4
87.0
91.2
94.3

* Fixed "paddler" weight has its center of gravity located 10" above the lowest part of the seat and 10" forward of the seat at back. The "cargo’s" center of gravity coincides with the kayak’s approximated center of gravity.



Length overall
18' 3 1/4"
Beam
21 7/8"
Volume
13.5 cu.ft
Cockpit Size
16 1/4 x 30 3/4
Cockpit coaming height
- Forward
12 1/4"
- Aft
9"
Height of seat
3/4"
Weight
57 1/4 lbs.
Ctr. of buoyancy
49%


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